RCN Scotland

Representing nurses, nursing support workers, nursing students and midwives across Scotland

We campaign on issues of concern to nursing staff and patients, influencing health policies and promoting excellence in nursing practice on behalf of our members.

RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards 2025

Nominations are open for Scotland’s most prestigious nursing awards, with the title of RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year 2025 up for grabs.

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Band 5 nursing roles review

Find out more about the review process which is now open for submissions. Download resources to assist you in completing your application.

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Consultation on NHS pay offer

RCN members voted to accept the Scottish government’s pay offer to NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts for 2024-25.

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Nursing pay in Scotland

Find out more about our campaign, recent pay deals pay in the independent sector.

Safe staffing means safe care for patients

Safe staffing in Scotland

Find out more about our work on safe staffing, including on the implementation of the legislation and associated guidance.

Our Learning Hub

Learn about the RCN Scotland Library services available to you and how to visit the space.

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RCN Magazine

The RCN Magazine has gone digital. Visit our new online platform for all the usual unmissable features, incisive analysis and expert opinion.

23 May 2024
Passionate intensive care leader recognised at RCN Scotland awards

Committed senior charge nurse, Lynsey Russell, from the intensive care unit at NHS Borders General Hospital was announced as the winner of the RCN Scotland Clinical Leadership Award at a glittering ceremony tonight (23 May 2024).
23 May 2024
Leading research nurses recognised in national awards

Dr Debbie Baldie and Professor Juliet MacArthur were announced as the joint winners of the inspiring excellence – nursing research and innovation award at a glittering ceremony tonight (23 May 2024).

Share your story

The pressure on you and our profession is greater than ever before. As the Voice of Nursing, the RCN wants to hear your story so we can understand the professional and personal impact of today’s pressures and demonstrate to politicians, employers, the public and the media the issues that are affecting the nursing workforce.

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